Dr. Etai Funk's Blog

Rhinoplasty or a nose job for a Persian or Iranian nose is quite common both in Houston, the United States, and in Iran. I have all too often seen Iranians who have obviously had cosmetic nose surgery or rhinoplasty. They may have a sloop the bridge of their nose, the tip may…

Rhinoplasty or nose surgery can be performed for someone with a wide base of the nose or wide nostrils. This is a common procedure for patients of ethnic background such as African-Americans, Hispanics, and even some Caucasians. Alar base reduction is performed by making small incisions in…

Rhinoplasty or Septoplasty in a patient with a history of a cleft lip repair can be more tricky due to inherent asymmetry in the nasal tip cartilages and the septal cartilage. The nasal tip cartilage on the cleft side is typically depressed and leaning to this side. The nostril is typically…

Rhinoplasty alone is one of the most difficult operations in plastic surgery due to the need to shape a 3 dimensional object by carving, grafting, and manipulating cartilage, soft tissue, and bone. All the while, respecting or improving function or breathing is critical during this operation. Revision…

As we mature, there is loss of collagen and elasticity in our skin. Our neck is no exception. Not only does the skin begin to sag and wrinkle because of this, the thin muscle in the neck called the platysma begins to separate and loosen. This can lead to the “bands” we frequently see in the front of the neck from the chin down. Frequently, fat can herniate or fall between these bands of muscle…

Many of my patients have asked when they should start Botox (or Dysport) or fillers. The answer is that it depends. There are numerous factors to consider. The most important is, “How much do your wrinkles or folds bother you?”. Typically, if you are thinking about Botox…

Rhinoplasty alone is one of the most difficult operations in plastic surgery. As a surgeon, I must deal with the fact that the nose is a three-dimensional organ composed of not just soft tissue, but cartilage, bone, muscle, skin and the internal lining. Special consideration must be paid towards not just cosmesis but the functional aspect of the nose.

That being said, 

Time and time again, my rhinoplasty patients who see me in consultation request the same thing regarding their nose. They all desire a natural appearance to their nose.

The nose is a portion of the face that should not attract significant attention. It should go unnoticed on the…

Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery is a common procedure that I perform along with a facelift. Enhancing and rejuvenating the eyes provides harmony and balance to the remainder of…

Nose job or rhinoplasty can help improve your nasal airway by performing septoplasty for a deviated septum or making the turbinates smaller. Treating the turbinates can sometimes help with allergies however, one should be wary that nasal airway surgery can sometimes worsen allergies….

Improving…